Bill Murray has filed a complaint for the Being Mortal scene, which has led to the suspension of production of the film, directed by Aziz Ansari.
Speaking to CNBC on Saturday, the actor said he had a “difference of opinion” with a woman he works with, which led to a complaint and a break in the proceedings. “I did something I thought was funny and it wasn’t taken that way,” he told the paper.
He did not provide further details on what exactly happened on set, but CNBC said Murray, who spoke about the incident during a camera interview with the business network at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders’ meeting, was “optimistic.” that the proceedings would be reopened and that the incident would be settled between him and the woman.
“For now, we’re talking and trying to make peace with each other,” said the comedian, who is also reportedly a shareholder in Berkshire Hathaway. “We are both professionals. We like the other’s work. We like each other, I think, and if we can’t really understand each other and trust each other, there’s no point in continuing to work together or make a movie. It was a great education for me. “
Murray said he had been spending time since production stopped, thinking about what had happened.
“The world is different from when I was little. “You know, what I’ve always thought was funny as a kid isn’t necessarily the same as what’s funny now,” he said. “Things are changing and times are changing, so it’s important for me to understand that. And I think the most important thing is that it’s best for the other person. I thought about it, and if it’s not best for the other person, it doesn’t matter what happens to me.
Murray said that “what would make me happiest” is if both he and the woman are able to go back to work and trust each other and work for the job they both do. we have spent a lot of time developing our skills ”
As for his behavior and learning from his mistakes, Murray said, “I think this is a sad dog that can no longer be learned.”
“This is a really sad puppy who can’t learn anymore,” he continued. “I don’t want to be that sad dog and I have no intention of that.”
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed on April 21 that Searchlight Pictures had halted production of Ansari’s directorial debut after a complaint of misconduct filed last week involving Murray. A source close to the Being Mortal production told THR that the director and his production partner Youree Henley are working with the Disney-backed studio to devise the next steps.
Searchlight is currently investigating the matter, but told THR in a statement that it was not “commenting on investigations”.
The film, based on Atul Gawande’s popular science book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, also stars Ansar – who wrote the screenplay – Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer.
Watch Murray’s interview with CNBC below.
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